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patronymics

The word “patronymics” has 4 syllables: pa-tro-nym-ics

It's pronounced as /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪks/

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In the thesaurus, “patronymics” has 45 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for patronymics along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patronymics

Meanings of patronymics

  • noun
    1. A name acquired from one's father.
    2. (by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

Example Sentences

  • In Iceland, patronymics are still used instead of family surnames.
  • The scholar studied the origins of Russian patronymics.
  • Many ancient cultures developed their own systems of patronymics.
  • Patronymics often help identify a person's ancestry or lineage.
  • The use of patronymics has declined in some modern societies.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms or another words to patronymics, such as: Christian names, aliases, appellations, appellatives, banners, baptismal names, binomials.

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maiden names

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vernaculars

baptismal names

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